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Council approves North Star Reserve PUD after split vote, attaches conditions
Summary
Council approved a downsized planned-unit development for North Star Reserve (ten rental buildings) on Lot 4 at 49 E. 4th Ave, attaching eight conditions for stormwater, lighting, open space, parking, porches and perimeter screening after residents raised appearance and relocation concerns.
The Afton Town Council on May 9 approved a planned-unit development submitted by North Star Reserve, LLC for Lot 4 at 49 E. 4th Avenue after hearing public concerns about appearance and tenant relocation.
Developer Thomas Butler reduced the project from an earlier iteration and described ten buildings ranging from 600 to 1,200 square feet intended for short- and long-term rentals, with fencing, sidewalks and landscaping. Neighbors raised concerns: Derek Osborne said tenants would have to relocate; Nan Hinck raised depreciation concerns for adjacent trailers; Jeanne Finch objected to the proposed outward appearance. Council discussed those concerns but focused on compliance with town standards.
Town Administrator Jonathan Teichert outlined eight conditions of approval the council adopted: on-site stormwater retention and groundwater recharge; outdoor lighting meeting town standards; requirement that substantial modifications require additional permits; at least 300 square feet of recreational open space per unit and on-site recreational amenities; two off-street parking spaces per unit; front porches or decks for each unit; and perimeter privacy fencing and landscaping to conceal the development from neighbors.
Councilman Tom Davis moved to approve the planned-unit development with the stated conditions; the motion was seconded by Mayor Joel Neuenschwander. Councilman Jason Hoopes voted in favor; Councilmen Rick Merritt and Jason C. Inskeep voted nay. The motion carried.
